We asked our Trend Advisors to share something they came across recently that stopped them in their tracks.
“The Barbara Barry Collection for Baker-Mc Guire that debuted at the October edition of High Point Market was a stunning display of artistry and craftsmanship. Each of the 27 pieces in the collection embodied the beauty and warmth of nature while staying true to the brand’s luxurious elegance. The pieces in this collection were crafted from exquisite materials such as honey onyx, warm bronze and walnut. Together, these elements evoked a sense of organic serenity and highlighted the natural richness of each material.” — Kristen Moonjian (Photo courtesy of Baker-McGuire)“Is it possible for a chair to be both bold and delicate at the same time? The answer can be found in the Botero Lounge Chair, designed by Fabricio Ronca for Wewood. Botero’s stunning silhouette offers a perfect balance of style. It pays homage to the classic lines of Midcentury Modern, while also alluding to more-recent trends toward bold and rounded forms. The Spanish name “Botero” references a “boatman.” Leather upholstery, string details and a sculpted solid wood frame are meant to evoke the rustic charm of docks and boat hulls.” — Michelle Lamb (Photo courtesy of Wewood)“It’s the fabric, color and texture of this organic textile collection from Belgium that always stops me in my design tracks because it checks all of the boxes when it comes to beautiful sustainable goods! From their color assortment to their sustainable factory practices, Libeco will always be a favorite when it comes to textile choices for future projects.”– Nancy Fire (Photo courtesy of Nancy Fire)“With the Acora Buffet, Bernhardt easily rose above the ubiquity of oiled brass and bronze finishes at the October High Point Market. Acora is clad in brass and finished using a German technique which creates a superfine brushed patina in a variety of warm tonalities. Its Modern form echoes the geometry of Brutalism, but the finish sleekly sidesteps the raw aesthetic of that movement to deliver a luxury of craftsmanship. That said, its scale and proportions are true to the Brutalist ethos of functionality, as this piece would serve with equal ease as a sideboard, dresser, credenza or home bar.” — Tom Mirabile (Photo courtesy of Tom Mirabile)“Design X Pinayapel’s new line of textiles, plastics and paper that I spotted at the Manila FAME tradeshow was created by the Design Center of the Philippines and is a platform to take Philip pine small and medium enterprises on a path toward green entrepreneurship. This collection is a result of the collaboration between Creative Director Milo Naval and 19 companies to produce home and interior products from pulp made from discarded pineapple leaves. I particularly was drawn to the basket-woven seating created from a non-woven, felted fiber — oh, so soft to the touch. Kudos to them for a creative and sustainable set of solutions to move consciously crafted design forward!” — Patti Carpenter (Photo courtesy of Patti Carpenter)
